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    Joseph Wilkinson Lamp manufacturer

    Astonian i do not believe i have any Georges at that time period ,we have Joseph ,Horace,Bernard and Donald Wilkinson they are lost in time for me . My grandfather Joseph packed for Canada at a very early age, although my father visited someone in this family 1943/44 ,the connection was...
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    Cemetery

    Hello i am starting out at the bottom day one . How do i locate a cemetery ,my people were members of the Birchfield Holy Trinity church for approx. 30+ years starting in the 1880's I assume they are resting in a cemetery affiliated with that church. Any help or direction would be greatly...
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    Joseph Wilkinson Lamp manufacturer

    Mike thank-you for your work--Joseph had four sons none of which entered the business I presume he sold the business and retired My grandfather was the eldest of the sons and he packed up when he was 12 to see the world The rest of the family remains in the shadows after 1911 The 21 census...
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    Joseph Wilkinson Lamp manufacturer

    Polly : Yes that's our guy ,in earlier census he is listed as a electroplater, very interesting . I rattled around for months trying to find his business ,found this form and had the answer within minutes--thanks again Terry
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    Joseph Wilkinson Lamp manufacturer

    Hello i have found my maternal great grandfather Joseph Wilkinson on the 1911 census and he lists himself as a ships lamp manufacturer/employer. Would anyone know how i would locate this business-- Any help would be appreciated Terry
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